The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling and

I can manage to make

and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he

to not look at me any differently. I may come

My eyes drop to his hand that held my arm.

ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

I

He gives me a crooked

that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help

I kept that

neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved

his face. He was embarrassed to

he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever

still, I liked to see him squirm and decided to tease

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at

and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who

redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready

bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy

stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of

a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing

me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled

couldn’t show you I was

be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was a real jerk

question?

baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I

few years and you’re not even that

got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He